Taking your pet to the local veterinary office for regular check-ups is always a good idea. Your pets can’t tell you what’s wrong with them so making sure they’re in perfect health takes care of any unnecessary surprises. One of the things you should make sure you do when on your regular check-ups is

When it comes to the health of your cat, vaccines are the quickest form of protection from harmful diseases and illnesses such as rabies or feline leukemia. Getting vaccines for kittens is very important. The mother’s milk provides immune support while the kitten is still nursing, however, after a certain age it’s a good

As we have domesticated our dogs and cats more and more, I see fewer broken teeth in our office than I had in previous years. I do see a lot more tooth decay and gum disease due to bad diets, but that’s another story altogether. Domesticated dogs seem to break their teeth more than our

Ticks carry and transmit disease to your dog, keeping these parasites off your friend is critical to maintaining good overall health. Ticks will travel from one host to another passing deadly blood borne disease, hence the importance of preventative care. A tick can use weeds, trees and even grass to clasp upon its unsuspecting

A lot of pet owners do not truly understand the dangers of rabies, many feel that it is just a vaccine to prevent a disease, which is true, but it is so much more. People lead secluded lives along with their pets, unlike a decade or two ago, pets and their owners do not